President Prabowo reaffirms state support for people in remote areas

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Jakarta (ANTARA) – President Prabowo Subianto reaffirmed the state’s commitment to supporting all Indonesian citizens, particularly those in remote areas, in achieving a better quality of life and welfare.

“The state must be present for citizens in the most remote areas. Those living furthest from major hubs must enjoy a good quality of life,” President Prabowo said while virtually inaugurating bridges and clean water facilities from Jakarta on Thursday.

He expressed appreciation and gratitude to the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) and the Indonesian National Police (Polri) for their role in constructing 3,395 bridges and 3,000 clean water facilities.

Of that total, Polri built 895 bridges spanning a combined length of 19.2 kilometers, connecting 1,314 villages across various regions in Indonesia and benefiting roughly 2 million people.

The president particularly commended Army Chief of Staff General Maruli Simanjuntak, National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo, and all members of the TNI and Polri for their hard work in constructing the vital infrastructure.

He described the efforts by the TNI and Polri as a noble mission and a devotion to the Indonesian people, serving as clear proof that both institutions work in the public interest.

“You are the people’s military, the people’s police, born from the people, fighting alongside the people, giving your best for the people, and ultimately returning to the people,” Prabowo remarked.

The bridge and clean water facility construction itself reflects Indonesia’s spirit of gotong royong (mutual cooperation), with personnel working hand in hand to build infrastructure in hard-to-reach areas, including remote regions.